John Van Aa

John G. Van Der Aa, age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joan Van Der Aa, nee Visser. Loving father of Randy (Carole) Van Der Aa and Rodney (Wendy) Van Der Aa. Proud grandfather of Brittney (Dave) Bowman, Kyle, Alex, Brooke, Tim and Lindsey Van Der Aa. Dear brother of Terry (Linda) Van Der Aa and Joyce (Jim) Lagestee.Visitation Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. (Rt. 30/Pleasant Springs Lane - Dyer, IN) with services conducted by Rev. Archie Bazuin.Interment Oak Ridge Cemtery - Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Moody Church, 1635 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60614. Mr. Van Der Aa was a former co-owner of Vancom Transportation Co. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com